“Meet the new boss, the same as the old boss.” Pete Townshend wrote this lyric as a cynical rebuke to the flower-power idealism of the 1960s. For all the rallies, sit-ins, and protest music, “Won’t Get Fooled Again” is a savage, blistering reminder to the “hippie” generation that in the end, leadership matters. If the … Continue reading Meet The New Boss
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You Make Me Feel So Young
It’s one of Sinatra’s classics. You make me feel so young You make me feel there are songs to be sung Bells to be rung And a wonderful fling to be flung My wife comes from a big Italian family so Sinatra tunes like “You Make Me Feel So Young” were always on the play … Continue reading You Make Me Feel So Young
Welcome to Middle Age
When does middle age begin? Some believe it’s 40, others 50. Friends of mine, especially those in their mid 40s, like to delude themselves that they aren’t quite there. They enjoy reminding me that since I’ve past the big “five-o,” there is no debating that I’ve reached middle age. But let’s be honest, what we … Continue reading Welcome to Middle Age
Son, Can You Play Me A Memory
Seeing Billy Joel perform live at Madison Square Garden is one of the quintessential New York musical experiences. The highlight of the show is listening to 19,000 people sing along to “Piano Man.” Even if you’re not a huge Billy Joel fan, you have no pulse if you don’t get caught up in the moment. … Continue reading Son, Can You Play Me A Memory
“Nifty at Phifty”
The world shook this weekend for those who are 50 and older. Hell, you don’t even have to be 50 yet to have felt it. You just have to be old enough for the world to consider you past your prime. The things that the young can do are now beyond you. Welcome to middle … Continue reading “Nifty at Phifty”
Too White and Too Young
Following the tremendous number of layoffs and job eliminations in 2020 I am seeing signs that companies in our industry are looking to add staff in 2021. Admittedly my evidence is anecdotal, largely based on what I see in my network and the comments of friends around the industry, but after the wreckage of 2020 … Continue reading Too White and Too Young